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Holiday Gimlet
Holiday 2023
A holiday redux of the classic Gimlet with herbaceous and grassy green tea and mint added to the traditional flavours of fresh lime juice and gin.
Makes 8 to 10 drinks
BROWN SUGAR SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (250 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
1 mint sprig, plus more for garnish
Pinch salt
PUNCH
4 cups (1 L) water
4 green tea bags
2/3 cup (150 mL) brown sugar simple syrup
1/2 cup (125 mL) lime juice
1 1/2 cups Ramsbury Gin
Tarragon or thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Lime wheels for garnish
1. For the simple syrup, combine water, brown sugar, mint sprig and salt in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Remove mint. Cool completely. Makes 1 cup (250 mL) syrup. Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
2. To make punch, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and cool for 15 minutes. Add tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Refrigerate tea until chilled.
3. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine 2/3 cup (150 mL) syrup with 4 cups (1 L) cooled green tea. Stir in lime juice and Ramsbury Gin. Garnish with herbs and lime wheels. Top with ice.
Makes 8 to 10 drinks
